We will begin our attack
as soon as we receive the signal from Baek-kyung in Chunghae.
- Be ready to attack! - Yes, sir.
How many pirates have surrendered?
There are 12 working at Bulmok,
25 working on the harbor expansion construction,
and around 10 in the base.
There should be around 50.
How many men are we going to hire?
Lady Jung-hwa said to hire a dozen men,
but I have to see them for myself first.
Yon! Over there.
Are they dead?
- Grand Chief. - What is it?
The pirates who were working at the harbor
killed the security officers and escaped.
- Have you heard? - Yes.
What is going on?
Why would the pirates who surrendered
escape after killing the officers?
It seems they surrendered in disguise.
- Captain Jung. - Yes, sir.
Summon the security officers right now
and tell them to keep a close eye on
the rest of the pirates who surrendered.
- Yes, sir. - Grand Chief.
The escaped pirates attacked the Chunghae base,
and armed themselves.
We will go to Garae Harbor. Secure as many weapons as you can.
Get them.
Sir, we'll be killed if we get caught roaming around like this.
I know that, you wretch. I know I will be dead.
But if we don't do Madam Jami's bidding,
you and I will still end up dead.
Why don't we just run off somewhere far away?
Like where?
We can go someplace quiet and work the land.
Chun-tae, just living is not important.
It's how you live that's important.
Just shut up and follow me, okay?
Hurry!
Head Chief.
We're entering Chunghae waters.
Are you certain this is the spot?
I will cut off your head if you're lying.
This is the spot.
- Send a signal. - Yes, sir.
Go ashore.
Yes, sir.
Go ashore!
Go ashore.
Go ashore!
Head Chief, we've fallen into their trap.
We must escape.
We must escape now.
It's a trap! We must escape!
The enemy is getting away. Go after them!
Yum Moon is finished now.
Let's go.
Grand Chief. We can't locate them.
We can't lose them. We must catch them.
Chase after them.
It's foolish to give chase in the pitch dark.
Retreat.
Go back when they are within in our grasp?
He's right. We should return.
Yum Moon will retaliate with vengeance.
We need not rush.
We can capture him if we just wait.
It is I, Neung-chang.
Come in.
What happened?
Head Chief Yum Moon suffered a devastating defeat.
He had his men surrender in disguise,
and tried to launch an amphibious attack,
but fell into Jang Bogo's trap.
Did Yum Moon survive?
Yes. Dozens of pirates were killed,
but I didn't hear that Yum Moon was killed.
If Yum Moon had escaped, where would he be hiding?
I believe he's on either Palmi Island or Yongeum Island.
Send out scout ships until we locate their hideout.
More and more pirates are surrendering.
There couldn't be more than a hundred men under his command.
- Send out a scout ship right now. - Yes, sir.
We confiscated these from the pirates.
This arrowhead is one used by Manbo division troops.
How could pirates be using the government's arrowheads?
Since my days with the Mujinju army,
each division has had their own mark on their weapons.
Then the pirates stole these from the Manbo division?
The Manbo division is stationed in Mujinju.
Pirates couldn't have stolen these unless they attacked Mujinju.
Someone must be supplying the pirates with weapons.
Who could smuggle out weapons from the Manbo division
to supply the pirates?
It could only be Madam Jami.
Find out how the weapons were smuggled out.
All right.
The vice commander from the Mujinju base is here.
I am Kim Yang-soon.
What brings you here?
The governor has summoned you.
The grand chief is fighting the pirates under the king's command.
He can't leave Chunghae at such a critical time.
Do you mean to disobey the governor's command?
I will meet with him.
Grand Chief.
I will go to Mujinju with the boss.
Locate Yum Moon's hideout in the meantime.
Yes, sir.
How many men have we lost?
Fifty were killed and dozens have fled.
They continue to send scout ships.
We are not safe here.
Summon the leaders of each base.
There are no chiefs left to answer the summons.
Most have surrendered to Jang Bogo,
and Chun-man escaped with his men.
How many men do we have left?
Less than a hundred.
You may leave.
Who are you?
Head Chief, are you all right?
You are Sang-chun, the leader of Jangil Island.
Why did you make an attempt on the head chief's life?
Can he protect my life if I stay?
If I bring his head to Jang Bogo and surrender,
my body will find comfort at least.
Witness the end of a traitor.
- Slay him. - Please spare my life.
Come forward if you wish to surrender to Jang Bogo.
I will let you go if that is your wish.
This is where you and I will die.
We will avenge the master's death,
and I will accomplish his grand enterprise with my own hands.
- Will you follow me? - Yes, sir!
- I am Jang Bogo. - I am Choi Moo-chang.
Sit.
I have heard a lot about you.
I heard that you boast legendary archery skills.
- Is that true? - Yes, it is.
I haven't been bested in archery yet.
I'd like to engage you in a match when chance permits.
Why did you wish to see me?
Suppressing pirates is my duty.
I can't entrust you with my responsibility.
I will suppress the pirates. You may leave it to me.
Please allow me.
A merchant needs only concentrate on business.
Why do you volunteer for a venture that doesn't produce profit?
We have lost our master
and hundreds of our security officers to the pirates.
I must avenge their deaths with my own hands.
You can't suppress pirates with will alone.
The southwestern seas have strong, fast currents.
But the grand chief and our men know the sea
like the backs of their hands.
The grand chief is the right man for the job.
Chunghae falls under the governor's jurisdiction.
You must obey his order.
You were given full authority by His Majesty.
You need not obey my order.
I wish to support you.
Is there anything I can do to help?
This is an arrowhead.
It's an arrowhead used by the Manbo division.
The pirates were using these arrowheads.
This means that someone in the Mujinju army is
colluding with the pirates.
Please reform the Mujinju army while I'm suppressing the pirates.
What do you mean?
From captains to foot soldiers,
every member of the Mujinju army is corrupt.
I served in the Mujinju army once,
and I know the situation better than anyone.
Officers of each division have joined hands with nobles,
and are engaged in corrupt and illegal dealings.
And who are these nobles?
It is Madam Jami.
I believe Madam Jami is colluding with the pirates.
If you find the officer
who supplied Madam Jami with these arrowheads,
you could bring her wrongdoings to light.
He was only a lowly slave, but his arrogance is limitless.
The strength of the pirates in the southwestern seas
has diminished rapidly
since the death of their leader, Yi Do-hyung.
You must suppress the pirates yourself.
Do not give him the glory of suppressing them.
What brings you to Mujinju?
I came to request that the governor arrest the officer
at the Mujinju base who has been colluding with the pirates.
That's terrible, an officer colluding with the pirates.
I heard that you killed Yi Do-hyung.
What happened to Yum Moon?
He will be captured soon.
Then we will also find those who have been colluding with him.
What brings you here?
What is this?
Let's say it's a monetary gift in honor of your new appointment.
Please use it for the administration of Mujinju.
It seems you don't know me very well yet.
Money might have worked with the former governor,
but I have no greed for money.
I heard that the Mujinju finances would be just fine,
if only you wouldn't commit tax evasion.
Have you seen this arrowhead by any chance?
What chance would I have to see an arrowhead?
I must go inspect the Manbo division.
Please take your leave.
Madam.
You said you'd pledge your loyalty to me?
Pardon?
Yes... Madam.
I will give you a chance.
If you carry out this mission successfully,
I will put you in an important position.
Just say the word.
You said you have a good idea where Yum Moon is?
Yes, he's probably hiding out on Palmi or Yongeum.
I need you to go see him.
What? You want me to walk into my own grave?
Madam! Please spare my life.
Head Chief Yum Moon will kill me the minute he sees me.
I will do anything else.
But please don't send me to Yum Moon.
Were you lying when you said you'd give your life for me?
How can I trust you when you can't even do this for me?
Yum Moon will never be able to kill you.
Just trust me and go.
If you'll take me in, I will pledge my loyalty to you.
Please recommend me to a post in the imperial city.
I do not recommend anyone on the basis of personal ties.
My lord.
You still haven't learned your lesson
after being pathetically cast aside by Madam Jami?
I will never see you again
unless you abandon your greed for power.
I'm sorry to trouble you with my brother's issue.
You must be very worried.
He has been obsessed with restoring our family name
ever since we lost our parents at a young age.
It seems his obsession for power stems from his dark past...
I feel a great deal of pity for him.
I will correct his twisted greed if not just for your sake.
Do not worry.
Sir, I can't go even if it kills me.
You! A man only dies once.
We are here as Madam Jami's envoys.
Madam Jami is watching our backs. Don't be scared.
But my limbs are shaking... I can't move an inch.
You want a beating before we go? Just shut up and follow me.
Long time, no see.
- You wretch. - Don't call me names.
I came here to meet Head Chief Yum Moon.
Give him my message.
- What's keeping you? Get them! - Yes, sir.
Stop!
It's... been a long time.
I thought you had run away. Why did you come back?
Head Chief,
you need not heed the words of a traitor.
We should slay him right now!
Stand back.
I disappeared for a while, but I never escaped.
- I was only working for your... - What brings you back here?
Madam Jami sent a letter.
What will you do?
I will go meet with Madam Jami.
I have a bad feeling about this.
I don't know what her intentions are,
but I must trust her in order to reinforce our strength.
- Get ready. - Yes, sir.
Captain.
He's here.
Good work.
Where is Madam Jami?
Drop your sword.
How could you do this?
Please don't be furious.
It pains me to end our relationship this way,
but I have no choice.
If you had left for China as I suggested,
this would never have happened.
You brought this on yourself. Do not blame me.
I don't know what your intentions are,
but you won't have your way.
We will disclose our alliance with you to the world.
You will not escape unharmed.
Don't you think I expected as much?
People will remember my capturing the head chief
more than my alliance with him.
Take them to the Mujinju base.
What brings you here at this late hour?
Since you say you have no greed for money,
I brought you another gift.
I do not understand why you try so dearly to make my acquaintance.
What do you want from me?
I only wish to win your friendship.
You will cause a great deal of uproar
in the imperial city and the court if you provoke me.
Why bring to light a matter that can be smoothed over quietly?
What gift do you have for me?
He is Yum Moon, the leader of the pirates.
We can't let the glory of capturing the pirates
go to a lowly slave like Jang Bogo.
His Majesty will commend you
on capturing the leader of the pirates
so soon after taking your post.
It seems you can let your guard down against Madam Jami.
Take Yum Moon to the imperial city.
Yes, sir.
What happened?
They are taking him to the imperial city.
All right.
- Captain. - Yes, madam.
- Get ready. - Yes.
Yum Moon will be executed once he arrives in the imperial city.
That's why you have to be quick-witted.
If I hadn't joined Madam Jami, we'd be dead by now.
Hey. What's that look on your face?
Sir, you and I will be punished by heaven.
Punished? Why?
We once served Head Chief Yum Moon as our master.
How can I feel at ease when we have betrayed our master,
and drove him to death?
If you are that upset, go die after him.
I've been plotting revenge ever since that kid looked down on me.
I have taken so many beatings from him.
My whole body aches on cloudy days because of those beatings.
I only got my revenge, got that?
I'll let no one belittle me or look down on me.
What is going on?
- Who are those men? - I don't know.
Governor!
Governor.
The soldiers escorting Yum Moon were killed, and he has escaped.
- Whose doing is it? - We couldn't find out.
Madam.
What is going on?
I wouldn't put the head chief's life in danger.
The Mujinju governor was putting pressure on me,
so I merely retaliated.
I'm sorry I couldn't tell you earlier.
Since you have used me,
- you must pay the price. - Certainly.
As an apology, I will supply you with food and weapons.
Just get rid of Jang Bogo.
Tae-bong.
- What's going on? - It's none of your business.
Come on, we're in the same boat now.
I will soon become Madam Jami's right-hand man.
If you get on my bad side, you will be sorry.
Right-hand man?
Hey, Joong-dal, let me give you a piece of advice.
You'd better be careful at night from now on.
What are you talking about?
Yum Moon...
- What's wrong? - Yum Moon...
...escaped.
- What? Are you sure? - Yes, you jerk.
Why couldn't he be taken away quietly and killed?
Why did he have to escape?
Madam.
What is it?
The Mujinju governor wishes to see you.
Madam is out at the moment.
I will wait.
We don't know when she will return. We should leave.
She'll meet us in a few hours. Wait.
Do you know how much work I have put into capturing Yum Moon?
How could you lose the leader of the pirates so easily?
If I had already sent word of his capture to the imperial city,
you would have come to great harm.
Luckily, I silenced my men about Yum Moon's capture.
If you can keep your troops' mouths shut,
it should go over quietly.
I owe you a debt of gratitude. I will pay you back soon.
How was your trip to the imperial city?
I have learned much after meeting with the powerful men
in the imperial city.
If you are to base your operations in Chunghae in the future,
you must be well aware of the goings-on in the imperial city.
Please tell us what you have learned.
First of all, I have learned that Madam Jami's power is formidable.
Madam Jami is behind every powerful man in the imperial city.
The more I get to know her,
the more I realize she is a force to be reckoned with.
Next is Kim Yang, the new Mujinju governor...
You must maintain a close relationship with him.
- Is there a reason? - There certainly is.
A nail in a pocket...
A man of extraordinary skills will be
noticed by others no matter where he is hiding.
Kim Yang is such a man.
He only occupies an idle post in Mujinju now,
but he could be the most powerful man in the imperial city someday.
Business and power can't exist without each other.
You must develop a close relationship with that man.
The Mujinju governor has sent a letter.
Did he find out who sold weapons from the Manbo division?
No, he couldn't.
He said there is no evidence of her colluding with the pirates,
and that we should not be suspicious of her.
What is he saying?
This means that Madam Jami already has the new governor
eating out of her hand.
Even if Kim Yang becomes the most powerful man,
I can't stay close to him if he's in cahoots with Madam Jami.
- Grand Chief. - What is it?
The scout ship located Yum Moon's hideout.
I will go ashore and spy on them.
No, I will go myself.
Take the ship to the north shore of the island.
Yes, sir.
Take the ship to the north shore of the island!
If you go to battle with this kind of attitude,
you will all die by Jang Bogo's sword.
I will kill you before he kills you.
We can penetrate from the north shore
and attack them from both sides.
I think we will have the upper hand in a land battle.
What are your thoughts?
I will pay him back for our defeat in Sadang waters.
We'd leave their escape route open in a land battle.
We must wipe them out this time.
We will send a scout ship to Yongeum waters,
and lure them to Sachun waters.
We'll ambush them on board.
Summon the men. We will set sail now.
Yes, sir.
They discovered Head Chief Yum Moon's hideout.
They're launching an all-out attack.
Head Chief, food and weapons have arrived from Madam Jami.
We will launch our attack as soon as the inspection is over.
- Get ready. - Yes, sir.
Head Chief.
Jang Bogo's scout ship is approaching the island.
- Summon all the men. - Yes, sir.
Head Chief.
We will approach his ship and attack them on board.
- Chase after them. - Yes, sir.
Chase after them! Hoist the sail!
- Grand Chief. - They are approaching us.
Lure them to Sachun waters. Retreat at full speed.
Yes, sir.
Retreat to Sachun waters. Turn the ship around.
Chase after them!
Goong-bok.
Continue to lure them on. Retreat at full speed.
Retreat at full speed!
They have disappeared.
It seems they have landed on Sachun Island.
Pursue them.
Pursue them!
Fire!
Retreat!
Grand Chief!
Fire!
- Approach Yum Moon's ship. - Yes, sir.
Make a dash!